Ouachita Technical College

3/18/2010 - Arkansas Lottery Scholarship Deadline
Deadline for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Lottery Scholarship is June 1. Click here to apply. https://www.ark.org/adhe_financialaid/login.aspx

3/12/2010 - "Feed" your Body, "Feed" your Soul
“Feed” your body “Feed” your soul.... Come join us for a sack lunch and short devotional on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Drop-in from 12:00-12:45 p.m., Room B107. Sponsored by BCM. Want more information? Contact Mrs. Terri Colananni, terric@otcweb.edu.

3/9/2010 - Drug and Alcohol Awareness Activities

Monday, March 15th
8:00-2:00 - Drunk Driving Golf Cart in the front parking lot
8:00-4:00 – Information tables in the Arts and Science building and the Administration building. Giveaway items and a drawing to win a prize package at each table.

Tuesday, March 16th
8:30 – Speaker Ian Kumpe (MBSF Director) in the Great Room and a presentation with a drug dog
10:10 – Speaker Ian Kumpe (MBSF Director) in the Great Room and a presentation with a drug dog
1:15 – Speaker Ian Kumpe (MBSF Director) in the Great Room and a presentation with a drug dog
8:00-4:00 – Information tables in the Arts and Science building and the Administration building. Giveaway items and a drawing to win a prize package at each table.

3/4/2010 - Achieving the Dream News

When Jerry Lee Lewis quipped in his song lyrics, “We ain’t faking it—there’s a whole lot of shaking going on,” he could have been talking about the changes that are afoot at Ouachita Technical College. Thanks to the lead set by an Achieving the Dream grant from the Lumina Foundation three year ago, a complex dance of new initiatives, new social networking groups, and new curriculum changes are underway. <More>

3/2/2010 - Graduation Survey

If you are a spring or summer 2010 graduate, complete this survey. This anonymous survey is to help Ouachita Technical College to better serve our students. Please take the time to answer it. The survey will be kept open until May 13, 2010. The names of those students completing the survey are kept in a separate file to assure anonymity. Those names will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card on May 13, 2010. The winner's name will be posted on this web site after personal notification. Thank you for your help.

Please click here to take the survey or copy and past the address into your browser https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9VFW2V6

3/1/2010 - Spring and Summer Graduates

Spring and Summer Graduates

Are you graduating? Are you completing your course of study for a technical certificate or an associate degree in spring 2010 or in summer I, II, III 2010? If so, you must apply for graduation. Download the Application for Graduation, complete it and return to Linda Johnson, Registrar in Student Affairs. Return applications by March 17, 2010.

Cap and gown may be ordered free of charge in the Ouachita Technical Bookstore. The order must be placed by March 17, 2010.

2/25/2010 - Library Book Exchange

If you want a book to read in your free time, take one from the Book Exchange. You can keep the book as long as you want; there are not due dates or late fees.

If you have a book you don't want anymore, leave it at the Book Exchange so others can enjoy it; all the books in the Book Exchange are donations from students, faculty, and staff.

The Book Exchange is located on a cart in the front of the Library next to the children’s books. Stop by and see what is available.

3/9/2010 - Fall 2010 Financial Aid Deadline
Priority Deadline for Fall 2010 financial aid application is May 1. Apply Here for Federal aid.

2/15/2010 - No test of our emergency notification system 02/15
There will be no test of our emergency notification system on February 15th as we had a very good response to the emails and text messages sent out the week prior announcing the early distribution of PELL refunds.

2/12/2010 - Practical Nursing Entrance Testing

The test will be given every Friday at 9am until February 26th. Prospective students will need to preregister by clicking the link below. The cost will be $35 and may be paid that day in the business office. Testers will need to arrive in Student Affairs 30 minutes before testing time. If you are not here by 8:30, your space will be given to another who is standing by. The PN test will cover reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills and will take approximately four and half hours. Study guides are available in the OTC bookstore.

Click here to schedule a testing time

2/11/2010 - Pell Refund Check Distribution
Due to the threat of inclement weather on Friday, OTC will begin to distribute Pell refund checks today (Thursday) beginning at 3:00 pm. in the Business Office. Someone from the business office will be here to distribute checks on Friday, regardless of the weather conditions.

2/10/2010 - 2008 Doctorate Recipients with CC Credits

It is well documented that 2-year college students do well at the next level – at the university. A University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) source indicates that 80% of its bachelor degree graduates have college credits earned from a college other than UALR. Now, new research shows that 2-year college students also do well at the highest levels of university graduate schools. New research on 2008 doctoral recipients shows 1 in 5 (almost 20%) earned college credits from a community college.

Dr. Jim Purcell, State Higher Education Director, is proud of that and sent out the notice about this new finding.

2/10/2010 - Possible Name Change Information
As Ouachita Technical College approaches its twentieth year as a college, the institution is entering a new phase in its history and for a variety of reasons, OTC should consider a new name. The current name fosters a misperception, conveying a limited scope of the college. As OTC enters an important era in its history, a new name will add to the awareness that the college is fulfilling its mission in diverse ways. The new name will not only reflect the currency of the variety of educational services of the college, but it will position the college for growth and expansion in the years to come. Renaming the institution will convey to the community a more dynamic approach to the multi-faceted mission of the college.
Click here for more information.

2/9/2010 - OTC Name Change Survey
Please click on the link below to take the survey for the OTC name change. You can only take the survey once. Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LRBD5RR

2/9/2010 - February High Calorie-Burning Boot Camp
A vigorous total body workout in a short 45 minute to 1 hour session. Class meets at OTC on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, for 5 weeks beginning February 15th. Class times are 4:00, 4:45 and 5:45 p.m. Once signed up you can come at either class time. For registration or more information, call Brooke at 501-815-3643. Begin your healthier lifestyle now!

2/8/2010 - Second Test of our Campus Alert System

We will be conducting the second test of the spring semester of our Campus Alert System (SchoolCast) on Monday afternoon, February 15th. All students should have received an email with the username and password needed to login to the system and update their contact information. A very small percentage of students have logged into SchoolCast to update their contact information. If you do not have your correct phone information in SchoolCast, you will not receive telephonic notification of campus emergencies or closings.

You may contact the student helpdesk at 501.332.0285 or stop by the helpdesk located on the second floor of the Arts & Sciences building if you have questions. In the event of campus closings or other emergencies, this is the quickest way to receive alerts and other important announcements. Only emergency messages will be sent to telephones and mobile phones. Email will be used for all non-emergency communications.

2/8/2010 - Electrical Apprenticeship classes cancelled 02/08
Electrical Apprenticeship classes for Monday, February 8th, have been cancelled. Apprentices should contact their instructor.

2/5/2010 - (Update)Intermittent access to online courses
Connections have been restored. We will continue to monitor the situation during the weekend.

2/4/2010 - Grants Available for TRiO Students
“Grant Aid” will be available to qualifying TRiO students. Students will be selected on the amount of participation in the TRiO Student Support Services Program as well as G.P.A. Come on in and ask us about YOUR chances of receiving some MONEY!!

2/9/2010 - February High Calorie-Burning Boot Camp
A vigorous total body workout in a short 45 minute to 1 hour session. Class meets at OTC on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, for 5 weeks beginning February 15th. Class times are 4:00, 4:45 and 5:45 p.m. Once signed up you can come at either class time. For registration or more information, call Brooke at 501-815-3643. Begin your healthier lifestyle now!

2/3/2010 - Family/Community Night

Monday, February 22nd 3:30 to 6:30

Bring your Family & Friends

Meet Faculty & Staff

Campus Tours

Student Organizations

2/2/2010 - You're invited to join OTC's BCM
Baptist Collegiate Ministry or BCM, the largest collegiate organization of Christian students in Arkansas and in the United States, is interested in recruiting students to participate in the BCM student organization at Ouachita Technical College. Some of the purposes of BCM are to encourage student fellowship, to develop leadership skills, and to organize students for service and ministry projects, both on- and off-campus. BCM will welcome any student enrolled at OTC. If you are interested in the BCM, please contact Terri Colananni, faculty advisor, at terric@otcweb.edu or 501-332-0240.

1/27/2010 - Campus Alert System Test Results

A test of our emergency notification system was conducted on Monday, January 25th. This test was done using all communication methods available (text message, email, telephone messages). If you did not receive these messages, it may be because you have not updated your contact information in SchoolCast. You should have received an email with your username and password to SchoolCast in order to add your contact information.

If you did not receive this email or do not remember your login information, stop by the helpdesk located on the second floor of the Arts & Science building for assistance. The helpdesk can be reached at 501.332.0285. The only way to receive emergency notifications is to make sure you have the correct contact information in SchoolCast.

We plan on conducting a second test sometime in the next few weeks so you still have time to update your information.

1/21/2010 - Campus Alert System Test

We will be conducting the first test of the spring semester of our Campus Alert System (SchoolCast) on Monday afternoon, January 25th. All students should have received an email with the username and password needed to login to the system and update their contact information. If you did not receive this email we may not have the correct email address for you on file.You can verify your email by logging into Self-Service and selecting the "My Profile" and account information. You may update your email address from there.

2/10/2010 - Practical Nursing Entrance Testing

OTC will begin testing for the PN program starting January 22nd. The test will be given every Friday at 9am until February 26th. Prospective students will need to preregister by clicking the link below. The cost will be $35 and may be paid that day in the business office. Testers will need to arrive in Student Affairs 30 minutes before testing time. If you are not here by 8:30, your space will be given to another who is standing by. The PN test will cover reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills and will take approximately four and half hours. Study guides are available in the OTC bookstore.

Click here to schedule a testing time

1/19/2010 - Course Homepage Issues (Update)
The course homepages in Self-Service are back online.

1/13/2010 - Self-Service Scheduled Maintenance
We will be performing upgrades on our student information system Friday, January 15th beginning at 10:00 am and should be complete by 3:00 pm. Self-Service and the course home pages will not be available during this upgrade. Other web services will not be impacted by this upgrade.

1/13/2010 - Campus Alert System Changes (SchoolCast)
Due to changes in how information is stored in our student information system, changes to how we load contact information into our emergency alert system has changed. We will no longer upload telephone or mobile phone contact information for students each semester. We will upload the email address we have on file and a user name and password will be sent to that address to access our emergency alert system (SchoolCast). Once you receive this login information, you will need to update your telephone contact information. This system will be used to notify you of campus closings and emergencies. To help ensure your safety, you are encouraged to list at least one telephone contact i.e. your mobile number or home number.

1/7/2010 - Spring 2010 Cancelled Classes

The list of cancelled classes for the spring 2010 semester can be found here http://www.otcweb.edu/news/spring_2010_cancelled_class_list.pdf

1/7/2010 - Practical Nursing Information Sessions
Practical Nursing information meetings will be held every Friday beginning January 22nd, 2010 until February 26th, 2010 at 9:00 am or 1:00 pm. The deadline for application to the fall 2010 Practical Nursing class is March 1st, 2010.

11/30/2009 - VA Education Benefits Press Release
The Department of Veterans Affairs has made funds available for Veteran students who are still awaiting their education benefit claim to be processed. Eligible veterans can receive up to a $3000 advance, which will be recouped from future benefit payments. If you are a student who applied for one of VA’s education programs and have not yet received your monthly benefit payment for the Fall 2009 term, you can request a one-time advance payment at your local VA Regional Office or through VA’s website, www.va.gov.

11/19/2009 - LPN Pinning Ceremony Rescheduled
The LPN Pinning Ceremony has been rescheduled for Friday Dec. 11, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church on Main St. in Malvern, Arkansas. This is due to the Malvern Christmas Parade that was also scheduled the same night on Thursday Dec. 10, 2009.

11/5/2009 - Network Maintenance
Between the hours of 8:00am and 12:00noon on friday, November 6th, we will be conducting maintenance on our network. Self-Service and BlackBoard (online courses) will be unavailable during this time. Everything should be back on-line no later than 12:00

11/3/2009 - BOOKBUY BACK
BOOKBUY BACK FOR THE FALL SEMESTER WILL BE DECEMBER 9TH AND 10TH IN THE BOOKSTORE FROM 9AM TILL 6PM THOSE TWO DAYS ONLY. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR STUDENT ID OR PICTURE ID.

11/2/2009 - SAEA pie in the face results

SAEA would like to say a big THANK YOU to Kathy and Pat for their wonderfully gracious participation in the Pie in the Face contest. Kathy came in top finisher at the last moment (thanks to David) and Pat came in second. The preliminary amount raised is around one hundred fifty five dollars and we will send out the final amount once the bank counts all those pennies!

Thank you to Billy and Destiny for buying chances to throw the pie and also doing a wonderful job of it, I might add. To watch a video on You Tube of Pat receiving the pie, follow this link.

11/2/2009 - Graduation Survey

If you are graduating this semester, please take this survey. A drawing of all the entries will be held in December for a $50.00 Walmart gift card.
To take the survey, click here.

10/28/2009 - Costume Contest Reminder
OTC will be sponsoring a themed costume contest on Thursday, October 29th to wrap up the conclusion of Cyber Security Awareness month. The theme of the contest is dual purposed; first to promote Cyber Security Awareness and second to promote awareness of the flu pandemic that is sweeping across the globe. For more information, visit http://www.otcweb.edu/computer-services/costume_contest.asp

10/26/2009 - An Evening with Sean Michel

Monday November 2, 6:30 - 8:30pm in the OTC Great Room, OTC and the MBSF welcome Sean Michel. For more information, visit this page.

Sean Michel is a Christian musician who hails from Bryant, Arkansas. He is known for his appearance on American Idol Season 6. In summer of 2009, he released an 8 song EP titled “I Know I’ve Been Converted,” and continues to gain a growing fan base worldwide. Sean makes an impression with his long hair and beard, but is most remembered for his soulful vocal style.

10/26/2009 - Spring 2010 Schedule Now Available

The Spring 2010 schedule is now available for download. Click here to get your copy.

10/23/2009 - Course Home Pages Update
The Course Home Pages are now back online.

10/23/2009 - Fall Festival 23 October

The Fall Festival will be held on 23 October beginning at 5:30 pm.

10/23/2009 - Possible Name Change Information

As Ouachita Technical College approaches its twentieth year as a college, the institution is entering a new phase in its history and for a variety of reasons, OTC should consider a new name. The current name fosters a misperception, conveying a limited scope of the college. As OTC enters an important era in its history, a new name will add to the awareness that the college is fulfilling its mission in diverse ways. The new name will not only reflect the currency of the variety of educational services of the college, but it will position the college for growth and expansion in the years to come. Renaming the institution will convey to the community a more dynamic approach to the multi-faceted mission of the college. Click here for more information on this subject.

10/12/2009 - TRiO Student Support Services Open House
October 20th 2009. Drop in between 9 am and 2 pm in the TRiO office areas. Refreshments will be served

10/6/2009 - Costume Contest
OTC will be sponsoring a themed costume contest on Thursday, October 29th to wrap up the conclusion of Cyber Security Awareness month. The theme of the contest is dual purposed; first to promote Cyber Security Awareness and second to promote awareness of the flu pandemic that is sweeping across the globe. For more information, visit http://www.otcweb.edu/computer-services/costume_contest.asp

10/1/2009 - Cyber Security Awareness Month
Governor Mike Beebe has declared October 2009 as Cyber Security Awareness Month. To view the official proclamation, follow this link. Visit the Computer Services Department's security web page to view additional information on Cyber Security. Be sure to visit the media links to view some interesting videos made by college students across the country.

8/31/2009 - Update or get new Student ID/Library Card
Update or get a new student ID/Library Card before September 30, 2009 at no charge. Cost for a new card after this date will be $5.00.

8/20/2009 - Emergency Alert Information
Monday, August 24th we will upload emergency contact information from our database to SchoolCast, our emergency notification system. An email will be sent to the email address we have on file for you with your connection information. It is important that we have a valid email address on record for you. You can verify your address by logging into Self-Service and clicking the "My Profile" tab. Under Account Information you can verify or change your email address. For more information on SchoolCast, visit http://www.otcweb.edu/campus-info/schoolcastinfo.asp

8/20/2009 - No Testing on September 4th
Due to the All Hands Meeting on September 4th, Student Affairs will not be able to offer any testing that morning or in the afternoon.

8/11/2009 - Post 9/11 GI Bill Website
The Post-9/11 GI Bill Website now offers a step-by-step guide on what to consider and how to apply, including an estimator to help eligible individuals determine how much money they are eligible for. The intent is to make this process as easy and straight forward as possible and to alleviate any confusion that claimants might have.

The new step by step guide is available at: http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/step-by-step.htm

8/6/2009 - CLASS ADDED FALL SCHEDULE
DATA1123 32 Fundamentals of Information Technology, an online class with instructor C. Boyett, has been added to the 2009 fall schedule.

8/6/2009 -
ADDITION TO CLASS SCHEDULE DATA1123 32 Fundamental of Information Technology Online has been added to the fall 2009 schedule of classes.

8/3/2009 - New Student Printing Policy
A new student printing policy is in effect. Students will be given a $15.00 credit each semester for printing. For each black and white page printed. $0.10 will be deducted from this credit. For each color print job, $0.40 will be deducted. For more information and how you can add print credits to your account, visit http://www.otcweb.edu/computer-services/students/printing.asp

7/15/2009 - BOOK BUYBACK
BOOK BUYBACK FOR SUMMER II AND III CLASSES WILL BE JULY 3OTH IN THE BOOKSTORE FROM 9:00 TILL 6:00. MUST HAVE PHOTO ID AND ALL MATERIALS THAT WERE INCLUDED WITH THE TEXT BOOK.

6/30/2009 - Enrollment Verification
Ouachita Technical College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide enrollment verifications. For more information on this visit http://www.otcweb.edu/current-students/enrollverify.asp

6/16/2009 - Authors visit OTC Library next Tuesday June 23rd
Please mark your calendars to attend the book discussion of A Long Hard Road to Freedom by co-authors Mr. Petrus Lai Nguyen and Ms. Derlyne Gibson next Tuesday, June 23rd at 10 a.m. in the OTC Library magazine section. From Vietnam to Arkansas, this is the story of one man’s courageous pursuit of freedom. They will discuss their book and offer a question and answer session, and be available for autographs. This is part of the “If All Arkansas Read the Same Book” campaign and we are lucky to have been chosen as one of their stops across Arkansas during June.

6/11/2009 - Emergency Alert System Test
On June 24th, OTC will be conducting a test of our Emergency Alert System. All students should have received an email with their username and password to our alert system. If you have not received this email it may be because your information is incorrect in our student information system. Contact the helpdesk for assistance in getting your username and password. Prior to the test on the 24th, please update your information in our alert system. Remember that any information you update in the alert system will not update your information in our student information system. For more information on this visit http://www.otcweb.edu/campus-info/schoolcast_stu.asp

6/11/2009 - Updating Your Ethnicity and Race
In order to comply with new federal reporting requirements, everyone needs to update their race and ethnicity. You can do this through Self-Service by logging in to your account and click the My Profile tab. You will see the Ethnicity and Race link. Once you have updated/verified your information, don’t forget to click the save button at the bottom of the page.

6/8/2009 - Online Course Maintenance
There will be a short downtime on the Blackboard server starting at 8:30 AM on June 19, 2009. This downtime is required to facilitate license renewal on the server software. Expect this downtime to last around 20 minutes.

6/1/2009 - Attention Summer 1 and Summer 2 Students
All students enrolled in Summer 1 and Summer 2 courses should have received an email from our emergency notification system advising you of your username and password. If you did not receive this email, contact the helpdesk @ 332.0285 or email studenthelp@otcweb.edu. For more information on our emergency notification system, visit http://www.otcweb.edu/campus-info/schoolcast_stu.asp

5/26/2009 - Winner Announced!
Congratulations to Jennifer Hamby, 2009 OTC graduate and winner of a $50 gift certificate. Jennifer's name was drawn from the names of all of the students who participated in the Graduate Survey.

4/30/2009 - Graduation Practice and Graduation
Graduation practice is 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2009 at Malvern High School Auditorium. Candidates for graduation are requested to attend if possible. Graduation is Saturday, May 9, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. in the Malvern High School auditorium. Candidates for graduation should arrive at the high school no later than 1:15 p.m. to complete robing and to lineup. For additional information contact the Division of Student Affairs.

4/29/2009 - Book Buyback
Book buyback will be May 6th and 7th in the bookstore from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00p.m.

4/23/2009 - Caps and Gowns Have Arrived
Caps and gowns arrived today. If you ordered these for graduation, you may pick them up in the OTC Bookstore.

4/22/2009 - Orientation Registration

All Part-time and Full-time New Students (Never attended college), Transfer Students (Never attended Ouachita Technical College but attended another college), and Returning Students (Attended OTC but did not attend this past semester) are required to attend an orientation session before registering. All admission documents must be submitted by noon the day prior to the scheduled orientation. If documents are not submitted by this time, your scheduled orientation will be canceled and you will be required to sign up for another orientation date. Click Here to take survey

4/13/2009 - April is Financial Literacy Month
April is designated as 'Financial Literacy Month' in the United States. First advocated by the Jumpstart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, Financial Literacy Month promotes the establishment and maintenance of healthy financial habits. Visit the NASFAA website for tools and content regarding personal finances.

4/10/2009 - Fall 2009 Schedule and Catalog
Click here for the Fall 2009 Schedule and Catalog

4/6/2009 - Scholarship Deadline is May 1st
May 1 is the deadline for OTC Presidential and OTC Foundation Scholarships". Information and application can be found here.

3/23/2009 - Next OTC/TRiO Student Support Group "Let's Talk About It" meeting
The next OTC/TRiO Student Support Group "Let's Talk About It" meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. The meeting will take place in Room 303A from 12-1:30. Click here to view OTC/TriO Student Support Group Schedule

3/6/2009 - Daylight Savings Time Begins
Just a reminder to set your clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 8th. Daylight savings time is at 2:00 a.m.

2/24/2009 - Attention Spring and Summer 2009 Graduates
Attention Spring and Summer 2009 Graduates!! Please take the time to complete this graduate survey. By completing this anonymous survey you are helping Ouachita Technical College to better serve our students. The names of those students completing the survey are kept in a separate file to assure anonymity. The survey will remain posted until May 11 at which time the names of all who participated will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card. The winner’s name will be posted on this web site after personal notification. Click Here to take survey

2/10/2009 - Order Your Cap and Gown Now
Graduates go to the OTC Bookstore to order at no charge your cap and gown. Orders must be place by Friday, March 13.

2/10/2009 - GRADUATING?
Are you completing your course of study this spring or summer? If so to receive a diploma, you must apply for graduation. All students who plan to graduate must complete an application for graduation even if you do not plan to participate in graduation activities. Download an application from this web site, complete it and return it to the Registrar in the Office of Student Affairs.

2/10/2009 - Author Grif Stockley to visit OTC Library, Thursday, February 19th, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

The Arkansas author, Grif Stockley, will be visiting the OTC library on Thursday, February 19th from 9 – 10:30 a.m. Library Tech Assistant Linda Cunningham has a link from the library website where you can read about Grif and his new book on Arkansas race relations. Please mark your calendar to attend this book talk and signing.

Grif has also said he’d come earlier at, 8 a.m., and talk to any instructors or classes that might be interested. This would be a great opportunity for history or writing classes. I hope there’s some interest in this. Please let me know so I can make arrangements.

Also, if any of you are planning on bringing a class, let us know so we can estimate the room needed, as we may need to move from the library. There will be a public announcement to the local newspaper, radio and cable TV and invite the public.

2/6/2009 - Updating Ethnicity and Race

In order to comply with federal regulations, educational institutions are required to collect information on students' ethnicity and race for reporting purposes. This data is reported as total aggregate numbers and personal information is not shared. Please help us comply with the regulations by specifying whether you are of Hispanic or Latino descent and then select one or more of the races with which you identify yourself.

You can update your information by logging into your Self-Service account and selecting the "My Profile" tab then selecting the "Ethnicity and Race" link. Be sure to save your information when finished.

2/3/2009 - Let's Talk About It, Thursday, February 5th, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Click here to view OTC/TriO Student Support Group Meeting

2/3/2009 - OTC/TRiO Student Support Group Schedule
Click here to view OTC/TriO Student Support Group Schedule

1/30/2009 - Employer Registration For Career Fair

The 2009 Ouachita Technical College Career Fair will take place on April 14, 2008 from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m in the Great Room.

Students and the community will have an opportunity to meet with employers from across Arkansas who are recruiting in various occupational fields. This is a wonderful opportunity to create contacts and build relationships with potential employers. If you are interested in full-time, part-time, seasonal, or temporary employment or will be in the near future, bring multiple copies of your resume and dress professionally for this exciting event!

If your business is searching for qualified employees and would like to participate in this event, complete the registration form below by April 9, 2009. Space is limited. If you have any questions, please contact Christina Bratton at (501)332-0289 or cbratton@otcweb.edu .

EMPLOYER REGISTRATION

1/28/2009 - Survey Link for the Second Alert Notification Test
Beginning at 12:00 pm today we will be conducting the second test of our Emergency Notification System. A very brief survey has been developed that will help us in determining the effectiveness of this system. Click Here to take survey Feel free to begin this survey after you receive the test message(s) or after 12:30 pm if you did not receive any message.

2/3/2009 - Blood Drive 02/03
American Red Cross will be on campus Tuesday, February 3, from 1:00-6:00 pm. Look for the bloodmobile! The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give Blood!

1/23/2009 - Emergency Alert Test Follow up

The first test of our Emergency Alert System is complete. The success of this system is dependent on the accuracy of your contact information in our Student Information System. At the beginning of every semester we will load the Alert System with your contact information from the Student Information System. If you did not receive any test messages, follow the instructions below.

If you are a college student and we have the correct email address on file for you, you should have received log in instructions via email that would allow you to update your contact information in our Alert System. If you did not receive this email it may be that we have an incorrect email address for you or no email address on file. If this is the case, please contact the helpdesk at 501.332.0285 to get this corrected. If you did update your contact information in our Alert System, remember to also update your contact information in our Student Information System so we will have accurate contact information for the next semester.

All faculty and staff should have received the test messages. If you did not, contact the helpdesk for assistance.

As a reminder, we will be conducting another test on Wednesday, January 28th at noon. For further information, please visit http://www.otcweb.edu/campus-info/schoolcastinfo.asp

1/21/2009 - Survey Link for the Alert Notification Test
Beginning at 12:00 pm today we will be conducting the first test of our Emergency Notification System. A very brief survey has been developed that will help us in determining the effectiveness of this system. Click Here to take survey. Feel free to begin this survey after you receive the test message(s) or after 12:30 pm if you did not receive any message.

1/13/2009 - Emergency Alert Test
We will be conducting a test of our emergency notification system on Wednesday January 21st and again on Wednesday January 28th. Click here for more information on this test. To learn more about our Emergency Notification System, click on the "Campus Alert System" link on our home page.

1/21/2009 - Graduate Survey Winner
John Hern was the winner of the $50.00 gift card for participating in the Graduate Survey.

1/12/2009 - Fall 2008 Dean's List
Fall 2008 Dean's List

1/12/2009 - Fall 2008 President's List
Fall 2008 President's List

1/8/2009 - Spring 2009 Cancelled Classes
Spring 2009 Cancelled Classes

12/12/2008 - Fall 2008 Graduates Survey
If you are a Fall 2008 graduate, complete this survey. This anonymous survey is to help Ouachita Technical College to better serve our students. Please take the time to answer it. The survey will be kept open until January 15. The names of those students completing the survey are kept in a separate file to assure anonymity. Those names will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card on January 16. The winner’s name will be posted on this web site after personal notification. Thank you for your help.

12/11/2008 - OTC December 2008 Newsletter
OTC December 2008 Newsletter

12/11/2008 - Trio SSS Winter 2008 Newsletter
Trio SSS Winter 2008 Newsletter

11/18/2008 - Have You Applied for Graduation?
If you are completing your course of study in December, you must complete an application for graduation and visit with the Registrar. Applications may be downloaded from the OTC web site or you may pick one up in the Office of Student. Affairs .

11/13/2008 - Important Information about Network Accounts
There seems to be a number of “phishing” attempts being made to try and get users to disclose e-mail user names and passwords. Ouachita Technical College will never ask you for your account information in such a manner. If you have any doubts or questions, please call the helpdesk at 501.332.0285.

11/10/2008 - Book BuyBack, Two Days ONLY, December 10-11th, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
These two days only in the the bookstore. ID is required.

11/5/2008 - UCA Representative Visit on Thursday, November 13th, in Arts & Sciences Building
University of Central Arkansas (UCA) representative will be in the Arts & Sciences Building on Thursday, November 13th from 9-12.

11/3/2008 - Change in Self-Service Address
We have added a security certificate to Self-Service. The new address is updated on the link on our home page. If you have the address bookmarked you will need to update it with the new address. The only change in the address is the s in https.

10/31/2008 - Spring/Summer 2009 Schedule
Click her for the Spring/Summer 2009 Schedule